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EPA completes SJR Waste Pit interviews

Janetta Coats, EPA








She wanted to know how residents perceived the EPA and its work. In response to this, it was suggested that more notices and information should be furnished to the community. It was suggested the Home Owners Associations, and Civic Clubs could be a vehicle for distributing information.

Coats asked what health concerns individuals had. She was told that some people had developed endometriosis, a disease of the reproductive system.

Coats was asked by the group why fishing was still allowed in these polluted waters. They said posting signs was good but ignored by many. It was suggested that a large billboard might be effective.

Coats asked what information should be given to the public, and the answer was more about the dangers of Dioxin. She asked what media were followed by residents: social media, newspapers, school notices, and service clubs were answered.

Coats also wanted to know how often to communicate, and was told “often” by every media type, and local speaking engagements.